NXNE - Metz

Toronto bands can often have a hard time pulling a big crowd at a fest like NXNE due to the number of out-of-town groups they have to compete with. But Metz had a great crowd out at the Garrison, which was rewarded with a pummelling set of Jesus Lizard-meets-Tool tracks. It's an impressive feat for a band with only a pair of seven-inches to their name. Metz's live performance has come a long way in the last year, and their precision now matches their energy, often thanks to their drummer's crushing blows.